Council of Europe Information Point for Belarusians Opens in Vilnius
On May 12, a Council of Europe Information Point for Belarusians opened in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Armenia Requested Extradition of Son of Armenian Oligarch Tsarukyan From Belarus
Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office sent a request to Belarus’ Prosecutor General’s Office seeking
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Belarus and Iran Discuss Cooperation in Science
On May 12, Belarusian Ambassador to Iran Dzmitry Kaltsou met with Iranian Minister of Science, Research
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Lukashenka Signs Directive on Strategic Partnership With China
On May 12, Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed the directive “On the Practical Implementation of the All-Weather
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Swiss Pensioners Face Problems Receiving Pensions in Belarus Due to Sanctions
Pensioners entitled to Swiss pensions and living in Belarus and Russia have encountered problems due
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Belarusian Tour Operator Plans to Resume Charter Program to Oman
Belarusian tour operator “Intercity” intends to resume a charter program to Oman together with Belavia
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Nausėda Administration Sees No Conditions for Political Dialogue With Minsk
Lithuania sees no conditions for political dialogue with Minsk. This was stated on Žinių radijas by Lithuanian
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Belarus Invites President Of Laos To Visit
Belarus has confirmed its readiness to host Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith on an official visit at
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Trump Calls Lukashenka ‘A Fantastic Leader’
US President Donald Trump has once again mentioned Belarusian political prisoners and called Aliaksandr
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Poczobut: After My Health Improves, I Intend to Return to Hrodna
Former political prisoner, journalist and one of the leaders of the Polish minority in Belarus Andrzej
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Ryzhankou Says All Questions Regarding Polish Conditions Have Been Resolved
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou said that all questions regarding the Polish conditions
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“For Russia and Freedom Until the End”: Crowd Joins in Gazmanov Song at Concert in Minsk
Russian singer Oleg Gazmanov, known for his support of the aggression against Ukraine, headlined a festive
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Pro-Russian Activists Managed to Integrate “Immortal Regiment” Marches Into the “Belarus Remembers” Campaign
Pro-Russian activists managed to hold “Immortal Regiment” marches in regional Belarusian cities by joining
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Lukashenka Says Belarus and Russia Have “Better Weapons Than Ever Before”
Alyaksandr Lukashenka stated that Belarus and Russia possess an excellent arsenal of weapons “as never before.
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“Very Good Indeed” — Lukashenka Praises Victory Parade on Red Square
Alyaksandr Lukashenka gave a positive assessment of the Victory Day parade in Moscow. Speaking to journalists
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US Imposes Sanctions on Belarusian Company Over Iran
The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions against 11 organizations and three individuals accused
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Lukashenka Says He Plans to Discuss “One and a Half Issues” with Putin
Alyaksandr Lukashenka met with Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow on May 8. Lukashenka said he
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Six Lithuanian Residents Convicted for Cigarette Smuggling from Belarus, Including Former Border Guard
The Panevėžys Regional Court has found six residents of Vilnius, Trakai, Visaginas, and Rokiškis guilty
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Belarus and Serbia Discuss Cooperation in Economic and Humanitarian Spheres
On May 8, Belarusian Ambassador to Serbia Siarhei Malinouski met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
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BIC: Belarusian Companies Doubled Supplies to Russian Arms Manufacturers Over Two Years
The Belarusian Investigative Center, together with the Ukrainian outlet Slidstvo.Info and with support
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Seliverstau Complains About Russia’s Tight Monetary Policy
Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Yury Seliverstau acknowledged a decline in supplies of some goods to
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World Athletics Refuses to Lift Ban on Belarusian Athletes Despite IOC Recommendation
World Athletics, the international athletics federation, has rejected a recommendation by the International
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Lukashenka to Travel to Moscow for Meeting With Putin
The press service of Alyaksandr Lukashenka has officially announced his visit to Moscow. The dates of
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Authorities Deny Permission For “Immortal Regiment” March In Minsk
Minsk city authorities have refused to allow organisers to hold the “Immortal Regiment” march in Minsk on May 9.
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Flights From Minsk To Phuket Suspended Until Autumn
Belavia will suspend its flight programme from Minsk to Thailand starting May 17. The last flight to
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Council of Europe Information Point For Belarusians To Open In Vilnius On May 12
An information point of the Council of Europe for Belarusians will be officially opened on May 12 at
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IOC Lifts Restrictions On Belarusian Athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) no longer recommends imposing restrictions on the participation
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Putin And Lukashenka To Meet Over Dinner On May 8
Vladimir Putin will meet with Aliaksandr Lukashenka tomorrow evening, May 8. Russian presidential aide
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Belarus Intends to Resolve Issue With Lithuanian Trucks by End of May
Almost 1,700 Lithuanian freight trucks have left Belarus, where they had been stranded since November 2025.
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House of Representatives Ratifies Memorandum on Employment of Pakistanis
Belarus’ House of Representatives has ratified a memorandum of understanding between Belarus and Pakistan
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Belarus Proposes Assembly Plants for Machinery and Grain Hub in Egypt
Belarus has presented Egypt with a comprehensive proposal to establish assembly production facilities
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Belarus Expects Visit by Egyptian President
Belarus is expecting a visit by the president of Egypt, with a corresponding invitation having been sent
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Polish Visa Centers Launch Mobile Application for Booking Document Submissions
Since May 2026, Polish visa centers have launched a mobile application for booking document submission
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Belavia Plans to Resume Flights to Dubai From May 22
Belavia plans to resume regular flights between Minsk and Dubai from May 22, 2026. The airline said the
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Operational Headquarters and Drone Protection: Minsk Police Prepare for May 9
Belarusian Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakou held a briefing for Minsk police officers ahead of upcoming
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Fragments From Russia’s War Against Ukraine Melted Down in Brest for Monument in Moscow
A ceremony was held in the Brest region to melt down coins for the “Living Memory of Grateful Generations”
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisers Discuss Creation Of “For A Democratic Belarus” Group In Armenian Parliament
A group titled “For a Democratic Belarus” may be established in the Armenian parliament. The issue was
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Simonyan: Belarus Governance Model Unacceptable For Armenia
Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly Alen Simonyan responded to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s reaction
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Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Countering Abuse Of Interstate Search Mechanisms In Armenia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with representatives of Armenian civil society and experts. According to
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Poland Remains Priority Target For Belarusian Intelligence – ABW
Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) has published the public part of its report on activities in
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Hands Protest Note to Armenian Diplomat
On May 5, Armenia’s chargé d’affaires in Belarus Artur Sargsyan was summoned to the Belarusian Foreign
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Turchyn Briefs Lukashenka on Agenda for Meeting With Putin
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Tuesday received Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn for a briefing.
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Belarusian Ambassador Presents Miniature BelAZ Truck to Venezuelan Official
Belarus’ ambassador to Venezuela Dmitry Derevinsky met with Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Ecological
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Pope Meets Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus
Pope Leo XIV received the Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus Ignazio Ceffalia on Monday. According to the Vatican
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Tsikhanouskaya Says Relations With Armenia Have Reached New Level
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.
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Tsikhanouskaya And Macron Discuss European Unity
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the European Political
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Tsikhanouskaya Meets Fico, Discusses Cooperation With Slovakia
On May 4, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on the sidelines of the European
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“An Exercise in Offensive Labels.” Belarusian Foreign Ministry Responds to Remarks About Russian Province
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry has responded to comments by Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan
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Ukraine Observes “Certain Activity” on Belarus-Ukraine Border
Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Andrii Demchenko said that “certain activity” is being
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Ukraine to Continue Cooperation With Belarusian Democratic Forces — Sybiha
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha commented on a meeting with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held today
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